Early Childhood - Floating Teacher Assistant

About This Role

This floating assistant position would float between our nine classrooms and the kitchen as needed to cover staff who are out. Assists in creating a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to school.
• Follow all center policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and state regulations.
• Assist with transporting children to or from school on a school bus.
• Participate in family-style meals with the children.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• In kitchen, assist with preparing/serving meals; cleaning dishes; cleaning tables and floors after meals.
  
  

Requirements

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• An understanding of child development..
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Willing to take necessary trainings (ex: pediatric CPR and first aid)
  
  

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Preschool CDA Certificate required OR be willing to enroll in a program working towards earning an associate degree in Early Childhood or the Preschool CDA Certificate.

Benefits

• Full-time, 35 hour a week position.
  
  

Health, Dental, and Vision (20% employee and 80% employer paid)

$25,000 Life Insurance plan paid by the agency

Short-term and Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

IRA retirement plan during 3rd year of employment

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance